Beau vs Jordan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Arabic

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Beau Rank #69

Jordan Rank #104

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #104 for Jordan.

Is Beau or Jordan more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Jordan at #104 in the United States.

What do Beau and Jordan mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beau and Jordan boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.